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Teen accused of murder heard shouting ‘you’re a paedo’ during chase

The six-week trial against three teenagers accused of murdering a man on a Kent beach has started.

Busy route blocked again after tanker crash

A busy route is blocked in both directions amid reports of a tanker crash.

Outrage as entrance to popular park shut following repeated fly-tipping incidents

Residents have expressed outrage after an entrance to a popular park was shut off following repeated fly-tipping incidents.

Disruption on major route amid police incident

A police incident sparked traffic disruption along a major route this afternoon.

‘It’s heart-breaking’: Shock rise in child drug treatment as primary school age children suspended

The number of children being treated for alcohol and drug-related issues across Kent has increase significantly, new data has revealed.

Pedestrian taken to hospital after crash

A person has been taken to hospital after collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.

‘People are gaming the system – it’s not working’: MP backs jury trial reforms

A Kent MP believes defendants are trying to take advantage of major court delays by opting for a crown court appearance.

Search resumes for woman spotted entering river after huge emergency services response

A search has resumed for a woman who was reportedly spotted entering a river.

Busy A-road blocked by fallen tree

A busy road has been blocked by a fallen tree.

Final day for the once-buzzing shopping centre that had Next, Topshop and Boots

Previously described as the “heartbeat” of a Kent town, a once-thriving shopping centre will be shuttered for good today.

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